# Seed-Infused Chocolate Cakes This Blueberry Rainbow Chia Gluten-Free Vegan Cake Mixes Textures By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-vegan-cake References: [onegreenplanet.org](http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/blueberry-rainbow-chia-cake-with-chocolate-ganache/) This Blueberry Rainbow Chia Gluten-Free Vegan Cake is infused with a number of healthful ingredients that make it a far better alternative to traditional cake options without skimping on flavor. The [raw cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-raw-truffle-cake) is [grain-free, dairy-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices) and capable of being created and set in the fridge quite a bit of time prior to when it's served. This is thanks to the various ingredients that are capable of staying fresh for extended periods. The Blueberry Rainbow Chia Gluten-Free Vegan Cake infuses chia seeds in one layer alongside a number of other layers that are indulgent yet smooth. This is paired with a [cookie crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies) that makes the cake a very interesting mix of textures in order to provide a smooth and crunchy experience at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gluten-free:** The growing demand for gluten-free products presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and create new gluten-free cake options. - **Plant-based:** The increasing popularity of plant-based diets creates a market for inventive plant-based cake mixes that cater to vegan and dairy-free consumers. - **Functional Ingredients:** Incorporating functional ingredients like chia seeds into cake recipes provides an opportunity to offer healthier dessert options to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can tap into the gluten-free market by developing innovative and delicious cake options that cater to those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. - **Health Food:** The health food industry can create and market plant-based cake mixes as a nutritious and guilt-free dessert option for health-conscious individuals. - **Food Technology:** The utilization of functional ingredients in cake mixes presents an opportunity for food technology companies to develop and market unique, nutrient-rich cake products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2foods-gteau-chocolate.md) - [Protein Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cake-mixes.md) - [Climate-Friendly Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-cake-cupcake-mix.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Free-From Donut Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-maida-donut-cake.md) - [Gluten-Free Marble Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-schr-marble-cake.md)